Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - December Price & Performance (BDEC)

The S&P 500 endured a volatile week, marked by its worst day since August and its best day of 2025. Despite a strong Friday, the index ended the week down 2.3%, marking its fourth consecutive weekly loss. The benchmark is now 8.22% below its February peak, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty.1

Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC boosted its stake in the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – December by 64.6% in Q4. The ETF, which offers buffered losses and capped gains tied to the S&P 500, has seen notable activity among institutional investors, reflecting its growing appeal in risk-managed investment strategies.2

Global equity markets reveal a mixed performance through March 17, 2025. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng leads with a 23.05% gain, followed by Germany’s DAXK at 15.29%. Meanwhile, other indexes like the S&P 500 and Shanghai Composite show more modest movements, highlighting regional economic dynamics and investor sentiment.3